Sims honored by Lou Groza Award

Northern Illinois kicker Mathew Sims was named one of the Lou Groza Award's "Stars of the Week" Monday.

Sims went 3 of 3 on field goals during NIU's 43-39 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday, including a game-high 37-yarder. He did miss an extra point in the first half, snapping his streak of 64 consecutive good extra points.